Longarm Thread Tips

Longarm Thread Tips

Having troubles with your thread? Read on for some helpful tips!



- Check thread path, re-thread the machine

- Replace the needle and verify that the scarf the throat of the machine

- Use larger needle size to reduce needle deflection

- Check top and bottom tensions

- Clean under the tension spring on the bobbin case

- Bobbin thread not in tension spring delivery eye

- Thread not on check spring

- Moving too fast for the needle speed

- Turn thread cone/spool upside down or change to horizontal spool holder

- Put nylon sock on thread cone

- Try a silicon lubricant

- Center the thread cone directly under the guide

- Spritz thread with water and refrigerate or freeze for several hours

- Loosen pick-up roller

- Check hopping foot position

- Check to see if check spring is broken or in the wrong position

- Polish hook point with a fine 800 grit emery cloth

- Check pick-up roller height

- Check if thread is wrapped around wheels